The art of the Uffizi palace and the Florence academy, together with that of the minor museums of Florence, with explanatory and appreciative comment on the notable works therein preserved, and their history and significance (1912)
Heyl, Charles Christian, 1874- · Boston, L. C. Page and company · leaf 42
a model lessthan eighteen inches high, the sculptor fiercely at-tacked the marble, knocking away great pieces ofstone with furious energy and a masterful confi-dence that seemed well nigh to cause the boyishfigure to spring forth almost palpitating with lifeand awe-inspiring power. And what a boy… … MICHELANGELO. — DAVID Ube HcaOems 21 great power of the splendid manhood into which itis rapidly developing. Resting easily for a moment,on the retired right foot, the boy turns slightlytoward his foe with scornful scrutiny. Almosthidden is the simple shepherds weapon, the trustysling. The pendent…
Galleria degli Uffizi · Accademia di belle arti (Florence, Italy) · Painting
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